HypeTrain Digital and Sleepy Castle Studio have announced that Escape from Ever After will officially launch on January 23, 2026, arriving on PC and consoles with a full release that expands far beyond its well-received prologue.
If the name sounds familiar, that’s because more than 10,000 players have already stepped into its world through Escape from Ever After: Onboarding, a standalone prologue that earned an Overwhelmingly Positive (96%) rating on Steam. With the prologue setting the stage, the complete adventure is now ready to unfold.
Escape from Ever After will launch simultaneously on Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, priced at $24.99 USD.
A Storybook Rebellion with Turn-Based Flair
Drawing clear inspiration from the classic Paper Mario games, Escape from Ever After blends playful presentation with sharp satire. The game casts players into a vibrant storybook universe where fairy tale heroes find themselves trapped inside a corporate machine. Their goal? Work their way up the ladder from the inside and bring down the profit-obsessed Ever After Inc.
Gameplay centers on snappy, turn-based battles that reward experimentation, smart party composition, and creative use of abilities. Each character comes with distinct skills that can be equipped, upgraded, and customized, allowing players to fine-tune their approach as new challenges emerge.
Outside of combat, the game leans heavily into its setting. Players will explore imaginative storybook worlds filled with side quests, secrets, and offbeat characters, while also navigating office politics, engaging in workplace banter, and even decorating their own office space as they climb the corporate hierarchy.
Key Features
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Fast-paced, turn-based combat that encourages strategic experimentation
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A fully customizable party, with unique characters and upgradeable abilities
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Story-driven office antics, including coworker side stories and office customization
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Expansive storybook worlds packed with secrets, treasures, and optional content
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A layered narrative full of surprises, where the rules are always shifting
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A lively jazzy big-band soundtrack that keeps the momentum high
With its charming presentation, sharp humor, and proven early reception, Escape from Ever After looks ready to make a strong impression when it launches later this month. Fairy tales may be timeless—but this time, they’re fighting back.
Be sure to wishlist Escape from Ever After ahead of its January 23 release, and keep an eye out for more coverage as launch approaches.